Antique 1899 Invoice Billhead Reading MA Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Co Hardware For Sale

Detailed DescriptionThis is an authentic, original 1899 handwritten business invoice documenting a transaction between two historic businesses in Reading, Massachusetts. The decorative, Victorian-era printed letterhead from Francis Brothers beautifully outlines their trade as dealers in stoves, hardware, builders' supplies, furniture, and groceries.The invoice is addressed to the Samuel Pierce Organ Pipe Co., a highly collectible name in American musical instrument manufacturing history. The itemized ledger is written in crisp, dark cursive ink, detailing purchases for factory or workshop supplies including lag screws, washers, carriage bolts, and shingles. The bottom of the document features a distinct "Paid, Francis Bros." signature.Condition ReportExcellent antique condition.Natural, uniform age-toning characteristic of 19th-century paper.Standard horizontal fold lines from historical storage.No major rips, tears, or stains; text and signatures remain 100% legible.Perfect ForPipe organ history and musical instrument collectors.Massachusetts local history enthusiasts.Victorian-era advertising and typography ephemera collectors.